Problems with it tripping GFCI: Has anyone had problems with the steamer tripping the GFCI on the outlets?
33094
I can tell you why this was happening, but the cause can be multifold. The reason the GFCI is tripping is because the circuit is overloaded and getting hot. When it cools down alittle it will reset, but you need to find out how many other things are on this circuit. You will probably need to use a different plug when cleaning. I don't know how many amps this unit pulls when heating, but it is more than this GFCI circuit can handle. I would have an electrician check the GFCI circuit and possibly remove some of the load from that circuit. THE IMPORTANT THING IS STOP USING THIS PLUG RIGHT NOW BECAUSE TRIPPING CAUSES OVERHEATING AND YOU HAVE A DANGER OF A POSSIBLE FIRE WHEN YOU CONTINUALLY RESET THE GFCI BREAKER. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. Please have someone test this circuit to see if your steamer is overloading the rating of the circuit.
902763
No....I have not had any problems of that nature with mine. But at the end of the day you should be extremely careful when mixing electricity and water anyways. After each and every use of mine, I follow the directions and make sure that it has drained completely and is pretty dry before repacking it into the box for my next use. If you do that, I think you'll be safe with any particular one that you choose to use. Good luck!
993695
I never had that problem, it worked well for me. There might be a problem with the switch.
25474
I have had my secura for several weeks now and have not had any problem with it. If other items work on your outlet then it must be a defective product.
1336485
Others have expressed problems with tripped breakers and blown fuses; however, I have not had any problem. My printer is on the same 15 amp circuit with plugs and lights from several rooms. I have a 30-year old house, so my electrical circuits are not cutting edge by any means.
1215267
I own two of these units with no such problems. Possibly the wire on yours may have gotten pinched there by shorting itself out.
721753
did you ever get your steamer to work. I have to keep hitting the reset button. It only last a couple of minutes and the steam quits again. Someone said I may need a new thermostat. Just wondering if you found a fix or tossed it!
2127380
Yes, but it's not a GFCI which means if the circuit is overloaded the outlet won't trip like a GFCI one would.. but your breaker in your electrical panel should still trip.
139898
With three failures in a row I would (from 30 years of being an industrial electrician) I would inspect your wall sockets. Sometimes these are just connected with the "push" in cheapo deal(It's common in cheaply built homes) instead of the much better wire wrapped and secured by the screw terminal type. I've dealt with situations, even though I would get 120 volts on the meter, things wouldn't run (in this case a forced air furnace). It was an old home and by installing new receptacles and securing the wires properly to the terminals I cured the problem. Good luck.
619486
I have not had this issue. When it's flickering, is there a chance that another appliance is using a huge draw, such as a tank-less hot water heater?
1613979
Have not had that problem. Suggest a return of faulty unit for replacement.
275708
I have not experienced that at all. Wonder if you have a faulty one. You could contact leviton they would be able to help you or replace it.
2027629
This will only allow you to check the wiring and it will also allow you to introduce a ground fault to test the GFCI. It will not tell you if the GFCI outlet is tripping unnecessarily. If you have a load on the outlet there may be a ground fault that is causing the trip. Some of these outlets are sensitive to inductive load imbalances on motor startups.
147846
No this device will only show if the outlet actually has power, how it is wired (polarized), and test a GFCI outlet for tripping properly. GFCI not resetting then will not show you anything on this tester as no lights will light up. I would check first to see if there is another GFCI receptacle or even breaker that is downstream from the one that is tripped as I see this in my inspections from time to time. Basically someone installed an unnecessary GFCI . If there is, it will need to be reset in order to reset the one upstream. If not, then the GFCI outlet has probably just gone bad. If none of that made sense....call an electrician. Bottom line is no this tester will not help
1113151
I installed GFCI (ground fault circuit interuppters ) in all my plug-ins . Ten bucks apiece or less . Don,t have to worry about melt-downs . I still unplug everything except fridges and phones if we leave for even day trips
1880580
The co said it was defective, I have a third one now, I'm afraid to take it out of the box.The first one stopped working after2 months, the second one I turned on once and it wouldn't shut off.I unplugged it but it never worked so they sent the 3rd one. They didn't ask me to send the others back, so I feel they don't know either. The only suggestion they came up with is "don't plug into a surge protector strip". I wish I could help, other than contact the company, not who you bought it from. Good luck
1436553
I too haven't had any issues. There are heat settings that you can adjust. If it doesn't heat up, you may have a defective unit.